Best Rugby Players Association Podcasts (2024)

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The Counter Ruck end-of-season special! 29:36

3h ago29:36

29:36

To wrap up what has been a long rugby season filled with extreme highs and at times crushing lows, host Nathan Johns is joined by Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan in this end of season special. Having returned from covering the recent tour of South Africa, John regales us with tales of lost luggage and close shaves with the local wildlife. We also…

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How do Ireland counter new-look Springboks? 29:11

2d ago29:11

29:11

Gordon D’Arcy joins host Nathan Johns to pick through Ireland’s series opening defeat to South Africa. Do tactical changes need to be made? Did South Africa’s new attacking philosophy catch Ireland on the hop? What to make of David Humphreys implementing new restrictions on provincial recruitment? All this is discussed on more on the latest episode…

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Luggage, player bingo and leaving certs - Ireland in South Africa 32:45

9d ago32:45

32:45

John O’Sullivan joins The Counter Ruck from South Africa where he is covering Ireland’s upcoming Test series - minus his luggage. As he avoids borrowing clothes from players - for now - John joins Gordon D’Arcy and host Nathan Johns to look back on Irish tours of old, pick apart the South African hype machine and analyse if this series is a step to…

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06/27/24 Doctor Fauci 56:37

22d ago56:37

56:37

With Special guest host Dr. Mike KoriwchakBy Dr. Mike Koriwchak

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Adam Foy - the Belvo boy with a Super Rugby medal 22:30

16d ago22:30

22:30

Irish winners of Super Rugby are somewhat of a rarity. Adam Foy is the head of performance analysis with the Blues, the Auckland based franchise which just won the southern hemisphere’s most prestigious club competition last weekend. Having previously worked with Munster and Ireland under Joe Schmidt, Foy moved to New Zealand two years ago. As well…

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06/20/24 Thinking for Yourself 59:27

1M ago59:27

59:27

With Dr. Scott BarbourBy Dr. Scott Barbour

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Provincial demise ends domestic season 24:07

24d ago24:07

24:07

Leinster and Munster both crashed out of the URC semi-finals in what was a bitter blow to Irish rugby. John O’Sullivan and Nathan Johns chat through the implications of the defeats, as well as Ireland’s squad for their tour of South Africa. Is Leo Cullen’s job under pressure? How did Munster let things slip at home? Why does Andy Farrell see his pl…

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Chat with Eloise Hayward - Role of the Menstrual Cycle on Performance & Injury Risk 28:38

26d ago28:38

28:38

In this episode of the RPA Podcast, we chat to Great Britain 7's star Eloise Hayward. In the last six months, Eloise's dissertation has been published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, titled "Role of the Menstrual Cycle on Performance & Injury Risk.' We talk to her about the paper, and what she learned from …

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06/13/24 The Aspirational GOP Healthcare Platform 58:43

1M ago58:43

58:43

With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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Nigel Carolan, the Galway man plotting a hole through Munster's defence 33:55

1M ago33:55

33:55

Nigel Carolan, the former Connacht academy manager and Ireland U20s head coach, joins The Counter Ruck from Glasgow. Now the Warriors' attack coach, Carolan faces off against Munster this weekend in the URC semi-final. He talks through his own coaching journey, his attacking philosophy as well as his own experience coaching a number of current Iris…

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Ulster’s turnaround under Richie Murphy 30:50

1M ago30:50

30:50

As they prepare to face Leinster this weekend in the URC quarter-finals, this week’s podcast reflects on Ulster’s uptick in fortunes since bringing in Richie Murphy as head coach. In turmoil after a poor league run and an early exit from Europe, Ulster parted ways with previous head coach Dan McFarland. Now under Murphy, the province has recovered …

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05/30/24 Antisemitism has crept into healthcare. Plus... Big hospitals are overseeing the demise of private practice. 58:55

1M ago58:55

58:55

With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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Third time’s not a charm - Leinster fall in Europe once more 28:54

1M ago28:54

28:54

Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to break down Leinster’s third consecutive Champions Cup final defeat. We analyse Leinster’s midfield attack, their decision making around penalties, what could have been done at the breakdown and assess where Leinster go from here domestically and in Europe. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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Zebo retires, Keenan to the Olympics and Leinster's Champions Cup showdown 24:46

2M ago24:46

24:46

For the week of an Irish province playing in a European final, there has been plenty of news stories away from Leinster's clash with Toulouse. Simon Zebo announced his retirement, the IRFU revealed that it will tweak its controversial central contracts system while it even emerged that Hugo Keenan will return to Sevens in a bid to make Ireland's Ol…

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Rugby's new laws explained with Owen Doyle 20:47

2M ago20:47

20:47

Come July 1st, a number of changes to rugby's laws come into effect. A number of trials will also be seen over the summer as World Rugby continues to grapple with the balance of preserving the sport's values and attracting new audiences. Have they got that balance right? Are they alienating traditional fans? Is there an irreconcilable difference be…

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05/16/24 Healthcare is deteriorating while America burns 59:01

2M ago59:01

59:01

With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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05/09/24 How To Truly Reform Healthcare Part 3 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

With Dr. Scott BarbourBy Dr. Scott Barbour

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Northampton head coach Sam Vesty on meeting Leinster at Croke Park 39:18

3M ago39:18

39:18

This week's podcast is a detailed preview of Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton Saints at Croke Park. Nathan Johns, Gordon D'Arcy and John O'Sullivan look back at the last time Leinster played in Croke Park, when one member of the panel scored a memorable try. They also discuss whether the venue has a bearing on th…

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05/02/24 Anarchy in America 58:22

3M ago58:22

58:22

With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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04/25/24 How To Truly Reform Healthcare Part 2 58:54

3M ago58:54

58:54

With Dr. Scott BarbourBy Dr. Scott Barbour

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Does rugby need the 20-minute red card? 31:30

3M ago31:30

31:30

In the coming weeks, World Rugby will decide on a proposal to implement a new 20-minute red card. Already seen in the southern hemisphere and Super Rugby, the proposal allows sides to replace a red carded player after 20 minutes in order to preserve the spectacle of a contest, to not kill off games when teams are reduced to 14 players. Critics of t…

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04/18/24 Think twice who you vote for when it comes to your healthcare. 59:13

3M ago59:13

59:13

With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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Is Ireland's central contract system broken? 31:09

3M ago31:09

31:09

News of Leinster's recent signing of All Black Jordie Barrett has split opinion. Is this a fair reflection of the dominant province flexing their muscle, or an unfair benefit of the IRFU paying their best players via national contracts? Next season, 10 Leinster players will have their salaries paid by the governing body via central contracts, the o…

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04/11/24 How To Truly Reform Healthcare 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

With Dr. Scott BarbourBy Dr. Scott Barbour

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Interview - Dannah O'Brien, Ireland's great outhalf hope 42:01

3M ago42:01

42:01

Few things get the Irish rugby public as excited as a young talent at outhalf. Dannah O'Brien has been on the scene for a while now, making her debut against Japan in 2022. Fresh off starting in Ireland's defeat to Italy last weekend, O'Brien joins The Counter Ruck to talk through her career to date, the first two rounds of this year's Six Nations …

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How Leicester inspired Leinster's drive to the top 48:11

3M ago48:11

48:11

Former Ireland, Leinster and Leicester backrow Shane Jennings joins Gordon D'Arcy and host Nathan Johns. The historical links between Leinster and Leicester, opponents this weekend in the Champions Cup, are profound. In 2005, Jennings and current Leinster head coach Leo Cullen left the province for a two-year stint at the English club. When they re…

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Rugby Players Association Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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RPA - The Players Voice

The Rugby Players Association

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The Counter Ruck

The Irish Times

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The Rugby League Review

Ben Olawumi

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The Doctor's Lounge

America's Web Radio

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The Counter Ruck end-of-season special! 29:36

1
How do Ireland counter new-look Springboks? 29:11

1
Luggage, player bingo and leaving certs - Ireland in South Africa 32:45

1
06/27/24 Doctor Fauci 56:37

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Adam Foy - the Belvo boy with a Super Rugby medal 22:30

1
06/20/24 Thinking for Yourself 59:27

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Provincial demise ends domestic season 24:07

1
Chat with Eloise Hayward - Role of the Menstrual Cycle on Performance & Injury Risk 28:38

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06/13/24 The Aspirational GOP Healthcare Platform 58:43

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Nigel Carolan, the Galway man plotting a hole through Munster's defence 33:55

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Ulster’s turnaround under Richie Murphy 30:50

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05/30/24 Antisemitism has crept into healthcare. Plus... Big hospitals are overseeing the demise of private practice. 58:55

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Third time’s not a charm - Leinster fall in Europe once more 28:54

1
Zebo retires, Keenan to the Olympics and Leinster's Champions Cup showdown 24:46

1
Rugby's new laws explained with Owen Doyle 20:47

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05/16/24 Healthcare is deteriorating while America burns 59:01

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05/09/24 How To Truly Reform Healthcare Part 3 59:59

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Northampton head coach Sam Vesty on meeting Leinster at Croke Park 39:18

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05/02/24 Anarchy in America 58:22

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04/25/24 How To Truly Reform Healthcare Part 2 58:54

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Does rugby need the 20-minute red card? 31:30

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04/18/24 Think twice who you vote for when it comes to your healthcare. 59:13

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Is Ireland's central contract system broken? 31:09

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04/11/24 How To Truly Reform Healthcare 1:00:00

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Interview - Dannah O'Brien, Ireland's great outhalf hope 42:01

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How Leicester inspired Leinster's drive to the top 48:11

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